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Would tmj get worse after getting wisdom teeth removed?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Wide opening: When wisdom teeth are removed, the mandible (lower jaw) is stretched out wider than usual for the dentist/oral surgeon to extract the teeth. Depending upon the removal process (surgical or not, ) the duration of the procedure may also affect the muscles/tmj complex. I would see the dr. Who removed the teeth asap.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Possible: Possible, but unlikely in the hands of a board certified oral surgeon.
Answered 3/21/2015
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It is possible: TMJ main causes are: 1. Trauma to the TMJ. 2. Degenerative disease. 3. Difficult wisdom tooth extraction. See Orofacial Specialist for consultation and treatment.
Answered 7/25/2015
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